Veterinary Medical Director

Spay Neuter Network•Dallas, TX

30d

About The Position

Veterinary Medical Director Spay Neuter Network Position Overview: Spay Neuter Network is seeking a visionary Veterinary Medical Director to lead our high-volume spay/neuter clinics. This role blends clinical excellence with strategic leadership, ensuring compassionate, evidence-based care while advancing our mission to reduce pet overpopulation and improve community animal welfare.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution.
Active veterinary license in the state(s) of operation.
Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience, including at least two (2) years in a leadership capacity.
Demonstrated proficiency in high-volume spay/neuter surgery (HQHVSN preferred).
Exceptional interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Deep commitment to animal welfare and community-based veterinary care.
Willingness and ability to travel quarterly and as needed between clinic locations and outreach events.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multi-site veterinary operations.
Familiarity with shelter medicine and veterinary public health principles.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide medical supervision and direction across all clinic locations.
Establish and uphold rigorous standards for surgical and medical care, with emphasis on high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) procedures.
Collaborate with the Operations Department to develop and implement protocols for anesthesia, pain management, surgical technique, and post-operative care.
Monitor clinical outcomes and quality assurance metrics with the Operations Department, including complication rates tracked by individual doctor and clinic.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance surgical safety, efficiency, and patient recovery.
Stay current with advancements in HQHVSN techniques and veterinary public health.
Serve as the primary liaison for medical audits, licensing inspections, and regulatory compliance, in conjunction with the Operations Department.
Promote a culture of ethical decision-making and evidence-based medicine.
Ensure that staffing shortages do not compromise patient care or clinical standards.
Perform at least one full day of surgery in clinic weekly when not traveling between clinic locations.
Supervise and mentor veterinarians across all clinic sites.
Lead continuing education and training initiatives for medical personnel.
Design and deliver hands-on training programs focused on surgical proficiency, anesthesia protocols, post-operative care, and complication management for both relief and full-time veterinarians.
Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to support career growth.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
Facilitate cross-training and skill-building to enhance operational resilience.
Address personnel challenges with professionalism and empathy.
Champion staff wellness and mitigate burnout through supportive leadership and sustainable scheduling practices.
Collaborate with operational leadership to align clinical standards, workflow efficiency, and client experience across all locations.
Analyze surgical throughput, staffing models, and resource utilization to optimize capacity with operational leadership.
Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) with operational leadership, including: Maximizing surgical volume without compromising patient care or staff satisfaction.
Review Complication rates by clinic
Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives.
Ensure full compliance with veterinary board regulations, DEA protocols, OSHA standards, and shelter medicine best practices with the Operations Department
Support expansion initiatives including mobile veterinary units, new clinic development, and targeted community outreach.
Design contingency plans for emergencies such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters, or staffing shortages.
Travel to clinic locations quarterly to support operations and team development.
Represent the organization at conferences, public forums, and within veterinary networks.
Support outreach programs and partnerships that promote accessible spay/neuter services in collaboration with the Operations Department.
Advocate for animal welfare and population control through education and community involvement.